The multifidus muscle is a series of long, narrow muscles located on either side of the spinal column that help stabilize the lower portion of the spine, called the lumbar spine but it is also referred to as the lumbar multifidus. The general role of the back extensor muscles — of which the multifidus is…
The Girls from Bloom Magazine stopped by the studio in the summer 2021. They wrote: “ Erico’s background as a dancer is seen in his approach towards the body. For example, he doesn’t view the leg’s starting point to be the hips, but rather the waist. Every move and every posture, is targeted to lengthen…
Elephant on the Pilates Reformer is often considered a beginner exercise. Safety wise it’s a pretty simple exercise and the movement is also not complicated. But, the effort to perform the Elephant requires a lot of strength and control. If you can channel your Stomach Massage exercise you’ll discover some great nuances to the lower…
Tower on the Trapeze table is and advanced Pilates exercise that promotes hamstring flexibility, core stability and spinal flexion. (Please make sure your safety chain/strap is on). Place your feet on the bar either parallel or heels together toes fist distance apart. Arms are on the vertical poles. Curl your tailbone up and begin to…
Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which cups are placed on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. People get it for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage.
Pilates is one of the best exercises you can do during pregnancy. It is a low impact workout that focuses on lengthening and strengthening the muscles needed for the duration of pregnancy, as well as postpartum. Some of the benefits of prenatal Pilates include breath, transverse abdominal strength, gluteal strength and stretch, alignment, and pelvic…
Once your client is back at the studio after undergoing hip replacement surgery and is done with his /hers PT I start introducing gentle manual range of motion exercises like this one I have attached to this post. It is a blissful relaxing feeling for your client, the goal is to release tension on the…
Building recovery time into any training program is important because this is the time that the body adapts to the stress of exercise and the real training effect takes place. Recovery also allows the body to replenish energy stores and repair damaged tissues. It is also a key moment in which the client can reflect…
The beauty of stretching your body in space I sometimes call it the all-in-one pose because the benefits are so wide-ranging when it’s practiced mindfully: Focus on the hands. The proper placement of the hands is vital as it affects everything above. One thing I find helpful is to shift the weight out of the wrists…
Spinal articulation and strengthening the abdominals. Reformer Setup: Start with 1.5 to 2 springs. Short Spine Massage becomes more challenging on a lighter spring setting. Lower the headrest to flat, footbar is up. Start Position: Lie flat on your back, and place both feet onto the footbar. Press out and carefully place the leg straps over one foot…